Ngami Lake

Ngami Lake

Ngami Lake is an endorheic lake situated in Botswana, approximately 900 meters above sea level, north of the Kalahari Desert. The lake is seasonally replenished by the Taughe River, a tributary of the Okavango River that flows westward from the Okavango Delta. It is a remnant of the ancient Lake Makgadikgadi. Although the water level of Ngami Lake has been declining since 1890, it remains an important habitat for birds and other wildlife, particularly during periods of flooding.

Ngami Lake was favored by many notable figures during the 19th and 20th centuries. One of the greatest African explorers, David Livingstone, described Ngami Lake as “a sheet of water, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) long and 20 miles wide.” Charles John Andersson published a book about Ngami Lake in 1855, detailing his four-year exploration and discoveries of wildlife in the southwestern part of Africa. Explorer Frederick Thomas Green also visited Ngami Lake in the 1850s. In addition, many explorers from other countries have traveled here, making Ngami Lake one of the must-visit destinations on a trip to Botswana.

Lake Ngami

Must-Visit Reason: One of the most remarkable lakes in Botswana

Continent: Africa【Africa】

Country/Region: Botswana

Province/State: North-West District